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UAAP: Juan, Javi GDL ‘remain part’ of Fighting Maroons, says ‘grateful’ UP

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Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports

For the first time in four years, no Gomez de Liaño will be wearing the University of the Philippines colors in the UAAP men&#x27;s division.With brothers Javi and Juan announcing their plans to fully focus on Gilas Pilipinas, the Fighting Maroons will be GDL-less for next season&#x27;s men&#x27;s basketball tournament.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/06/20/uaap-juan-gomez-de-liao-wont-play-for-up-next-season-to-focus-on-gilas">Juan GDL won’t play for UP next season, to focus on Gilas</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/04/20/uaap-javi-gomez-de-liao-set-to-sit-out-season-83-to-focus-on-gilas">Javi GDL set to sit out Season 83 to focus on Gilas</a></li></ul>UP made it clear, though, that the brothers will still have its support as they move forward. &quot;The GDLs have expressed their intention to devote their time to Gilas Pilipinas and the UP men&#x27;s basketball team (UPMBT) supports their move as it gives way to the greater calling of playing for the country. UP is, after all, all about serving the country,&quot; the university said in a statement.&quot;The GDLs represent the best of the UP basketball program and we support their desire to serve our country by playing for the national team.&quot;Like Javi and Juan, the Maroon and Green made it clear that no connections have been cut between them. &quot;Still, they remain part of UPMBT. We are beyond grateful for their contributions to the uprising of the program in the recent years,&quot; the Diliman-based squad said.<div>For the full story, <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2020/02/07/up-gdls-represent-best-basketball-program-65953">click here.</a></div><div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website.</a> </div>

The Gomez de Liaño brothers have decided to skip the coming UAAP season to commit their time to the national basketball program.

The Gomez de Liaño brothers have decided to skip the coming UAAP season to commit their time to the national basketball program.

UAAP: Juan, Javi GDL ‘remain part’ of Fighting Maroons, says ‘grateful’ UP

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UAAP: Juan, Javi GDL ‘remain part’ of Fighting Maroons, says ‘grateful’ UP

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego,

ABS-CBN Sports

Published Feb 07, 2020 06:14 PM PHT

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